Sr. Project Manager | Compensation Strategy

T-Mobile•Overland Park, WA

1d•$83,100 - $149,900•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the management of mid-to-large projects and initiatives that deliver solutions and services for T-Mobile's Compensation Strategy team supporting Retail Channels. The Sr. Project Manager works closely with the project sponsor, compensation operations, IT, senior leadership, and various cross-functional teams to define project parameters and develop detailed project plans and documentation. Core work includes meeting facilitation, formal project updates, business requirements documentation, project plans, and project schedules. This role translates customer requirements into specific plans and tasks using knowledge of T-Mobile systems and SDLC methodologies, and ensures proper conduct, documentation, and communication of all assigned project deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent
5+ years of formal project management experience, including management of mid-to-large cross-functional projects
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio
Demonstrated application of PMI principles and methodology on delivered projects
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively — in writing and verbally — to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
Demonstrated ability to identify project-impacting issues, develop mitigation strategies, and implement solutions
Familiarity with accounting practices relevant to project management, including budgeting, invoicing, purchase orders, and accounts payable
Budget Management (Required)
Communication (Required)
Project Controls (Required)
Project Management (Required)
Project Planning (Required)
Relationship Building (Required)
Risk Assessments (Required)
Risk Management (Required)
Stakeholder Management (Required)
Vendor Management (Required)
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience in compensation operations, incentive compensation, or retail channel commissions environments
Familiarity with compensation management platforms (e.g., Varicent, SAP Commissions, Xactly, Callidus)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid SDLC methodologies in a technology-driven environment

Responsibilities

Facilitate cross-functional group workshops to deliver requirements, assess new projects/initiatives, and evaluate progress of current initiatives
Translate project requirements into objectives and tasks; manage task assignments to project resources; report on and manage project scope throughout the project lifecycle
Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans, and status reports
Interface with all areas affected by the project, including end users, service organizations, cross-functional groups, and implementation partners
Review project deliverables for accuracy; keep management informed of issues affecting project status and recommend solutions
Ensure satisfactory handoff and transfer of custody upon project completion; close all project documentation and archive appropriate records
Research business problems and provide resolution recommendations to management
Create and support standards, processes, and procedures necessary to produce team deliverables
Develop lessons learned documentation
Present project updates and findings to small, mid-size, and large audiences, including senior and executive leadership
Serve as liaison between all functional groups; manage issues and escalate to management as necessary
Bridge the gap between technology and business operations to support effective organizational decision-making